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Jul 14, 2022

Update: Dupont’s Swann Street Dedicated To William Dorsey Swann, The First Self-Described ‘Queen Of Drag’

After the Civil War, Dorsey Swann led groups of formerly enslaved Black men in the first documented drag balls.

Mar 30, 2022

Swann Street Protestors Plan To Appeal After Judge Dismisses Their Lawsuit Against D.C. Police

Demonstrators who took to the streets after George Floyd’s killing sued D.C. police, alleging violations of their constitutional rights.

Mar 10, 2021

ACLU Calls For Reform In Report Alleging MPD Misconduct On Swann Street

The 18-page report is based on interviews with 50 eyewitnesses.

Jun 10, 2020

Protesters Detail Chaos On Swann Street And Unsafe Conditions In Police Custody

The D.C. chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said it is reviewing nearly 150 complaints from June 1, including 50 from protesters on Swann Street. 

Jun 03, 2020

D.C. Police Chief Defends Officers Involved In Incident On Swann Street

Police chief Peter Newsham said he has “no evidence” protesters were beaten, but that the allegations will be investigated.

Jun 03, 2020

D.C. Will Enforce 11 P.M. Curfew As Troops Remain In Area

The District will enforce a curfew for the fourth consecutive night on Wednesday, beginning at 11 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. on Thursday.

Jun 01, 2020

Swann Street Residents Sheltered Dozens Of Protesters From Police On The Fourth Night Of Protests

Demonstrators were stuck inside Monday night as police surrounded the block.

 
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